Tech Sanity Check
TechRepublic Editor in Chief Jason Hiner applies a sanity check to new technologies, new products, and new developments in the IT industry in order to help IT leaders sort through the latest hype and
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The iPad's other big advantage: Retailers only get 3% off
We know Apple's retail stores and its supply chain management have allowed it to give the iPad a price that competitors find tough to match. There's another factor: Retailers only get a 3% discount.
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The iPad's success is still more about the 'i' than the 'Pad'
With all the talk about extra pixels and megabits, it's easy to lose sight of why the iPad is really winning.
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The IT economy is sailing into unknown waters
Trying to figure out where the information technology economy is going? Your guess is as good as mine. Or Steve Ballmer's. Or Steve Job's. Or Paul Otellini's. Or EMC's Joe Tucci's. Or Jeff Bezos'. The one trend that's emerging from a bevy of financial reports is that companies have no visibility into demand.
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The flipside: Five things Microsoft is doing right in 2010
We've criticized Microsoft for its Windows debacle, its failed mobile strategy, and more. However, here are five Microsoft bright spots that you might have missed.
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The four hurdles the iPhone had to jump to become business-ready
When the iPhone was released, Gartner was one of the most outspoken critics of using the iPhone as a business smartphone. However, in the light of Apple's SDK and Exchange ActiveSync announcements for the iPhone last week, Gartner changed its tune about the iPhone and said that it is now comfortable recommending it for enterprises.
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The four stages of a typical Twitter user
Twitter can be an invaluable tool for business networking, but most new users don't get it at first. Learn why in this look at the four stages that the average Twitter user traverses on the path from newbie to devotee.
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The five worst tech products of 2009
Despite the economic climate, 2009 was a great year for tech innovation. But, there were still some stinkers. See the five worst products of the year.